Here is a list of things that are considered normal to us in Africa

Taking a nap on the sand using a brick as a pillow

Taking a bath in the lake and saying that is your bath for the week. (even when the water isn't that clean)

walking a mile to pump drinking water and carrying it back on your shoulder

Carrying water so that you can flush the 1 toilet that we have for 32 people

Using leaves because there is rarely toilet paper...

Going to bed with dirty feet and not even worrying about it

A tent filled with piles of sand

Community living... waking up at 5:30 in the morning because you can hear everyone around you.

Drinking water that has algae in it

Cutting tree branches at 6:30 AM

Getting excited because you are eating rice instead of nsima (flour and water)

Sleeping at 8PM because there is no electricity and it gets dark at 6:30

Not even remembering what it feels like to sit in a chair. (we have nice water jugs to sit on)

Wearing the same outfit for 3 days straight

Having your clothing washed... only to have it start to smell more and more like Africa each time.

Thanks for reading... I hope that it gave you a laugh.

It really is a good time in Africa. Just a lot more challenging than I expected! Keep my team and I in your prayers.